Excalibur Road is in Beacon Park, Great Yarmouth and in Great Yarmouth district. NR31 7RQ is located in the Gorleston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Great Yarmouth. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Excalibur Road, Beacon Park, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR31 7RQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 37.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 49.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.1% | 50.7% | -15.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 39.1% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 11.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 33.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 87.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 83.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 83.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Excalibur Road was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% higher than the Gorleston average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Excalibur Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Gorleston and the 134th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Great Yarmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 9 Blackfriars Court Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-04-05 | £260,000 |
| Unit 5 Blackfriars Court Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-10-13 | £390,413 |
| Unit 2 Blackfriars Court Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2023-09-08 | £392,059 |
| Unit 12 Blackfriars Court Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-03-07 | £308,226 |
| Unit 1 Blackfriars Court Excalibur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-26 | £271,954 |
NR31 7RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NR31 7RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Park Junior School Orde Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6SZ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Junior School Orde Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6SZ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Cliff Park Junior Academy Orde Avenue , NR31 6SZ | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy Orde Avenue , Gorleston-on-Sea NR31 6SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park Infant School, Gorleston Orde Avenue , Gorleston-on-Sea NR31 6SZ | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman Middle School, Gorleston Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JL | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peterhouse Middle School Magdalen Square , Gorleston NR31 7BY | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breydon Voluntary Controlled Church of England Middle School Moorland Way , Belton NR31 9PA | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Middle School Dickens Avenue , NR30 3DT | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff Park High School Kennedy Avenue , Gorleston NR31 6TA | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel Specialist Mathematics & Computing College Oriel Avenue , Gorleston NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Venture Academy Oriel Avenue , Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynn Grove Academy Lynn Grove , Gorleston NR31 8AP | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lothingland Middle School Jay Lane , Lound NR32 5LL | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Norfolk Sixth Form College Church Lane , Gorleston NR31 7BQ | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Yarmouth College Suffolk Road , Southtown NR31 0ED | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Centre Magdalen Way , Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit NR31 7BP | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Senior Tutorial Centre Shrublands , Magdalen Way NR31 7BP | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horatio House Independent School Lound Campus , Church Lane NR32 5LL | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UET Compass Academy Bell Lane , Belton NR31 9LD | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Community-Ed Academy Headway House , Trafalgar Road NR31 6NX | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Captain Manby | Sidegate Road | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bwell At Gorleston (Closed) Lowestoft Road | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Corporation Pitches - Magdalen Playing Field MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND MAGDALEN RECREATION GROUND EDINBURGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Emerald Park WOODFARM LANE | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.